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Bullets Over Broadway Reviews

Even counting Woody Allen's movies with the word "Broadway" in it, this is not my favorite one! It's a nice comedy, made me chuckle... but never really laugh. By the way: "With an intellect that big, you tend to create your own moral universe." Yes, we sure notice that Woody.

I'm not a great fan of Woody Allen films. I find his films to be too dry and too wordy. But while this one was still typical of an Allen film it was still very funny and interesting, although it was a bit manic at times. still, a good film.

One of Woodys strong suits period pieces with hollywood flair - this is an overall enjoyable release with as always a great cast - Diane Weize is great.. DONT SPEAK (lol) the good of themes of the talent and talentless and how far are you willing to go for your art - good stuff, although not as consistent all the way through it's great fun overall with a solid and maybe a more upbeat ending for what woody would do today but again this feels like an easy crowd pleasing movie in our book

One of the top 5 of Allen's extensive repertoire, a gem that's sparkle leaves one feeling smarter and more erudite, rides the old show within a show conceit. And while loaded with excellent performances, Cusack, as Allen's surrogate, really shines simply for not aping Allen's shade as so many have done. Repeat viewings are definitely in order.

Bullets Over Broadway is a truly hysterical film from writer/director Woody Allen that features great turns from John Cusack, Chazz Palminteri, and Jennifer Tilly. With great production and costume design, Bullets Over Broadway is an elegantly crafted period comedy. Featuring Allen's typical smart, quick, and witty dialogue, Bullets Over Broadway manages to remain funny throughout its entire run time while also bolstering it with a smart plot. With a plot that mirrors the plot of the play in the film, Bullets Over Broadway offers interesting looks at love and how it is to be loved, as well as romance in general. Overall, Bullets Over Broadway is a great film from Woody Allen that is smart, funny, and entirely charming.

Easily one of Woody Allen's best films, he captures zany caricatures of players, writers, and even gangsters in this 1920's satire when commercialism mixes with art. David Shayne won't have his new play changed in any way, but can only get it produced when a crime boss wants to please his woman. Chaos ensues. From the Sunset Boulevard like actress who wants a comeback, a compulsive stress eater actor, all of the personalities clash in hilarious ways. The movie is fast, funny, sometimes violent, but always a treat. Bullets Over Broadway is Allen at his prime.

Scripted and directed by Woody Allen, the masterpiece portrays a caricature of backstage of Broadway plays humorously and ironically. Every character is strong, vivid and lovely without falling into a stereotype probably because Woody Allen's artistic script/direction and outstanding performances of the actors. It is interesting that Woody Allen's own life must be projected on this movie starting with the line 'I am an artist' starting and ending up with 'I an not an artist' just like it is projected on his other works.